The teen babes are obviously entertaining but my favorites are these other experiences in these two shots.

The guy ran across me in an Italian restaurant that night and we toasted the day with a nice Shiraz.

The couple had just gotten married on the beach. The prior day he had ridden the bike. They flagged me down for a "wedding portrait" of sorts.

This all reinforces the one thing I've learned for certain in my photographic hobby...that is...get up close and personal. New shooters buy a long lens and stand back. Half of my shots were with the 12-24.

Engaging other humans is 80% of the joy of my photography.
I see more undressed bodies at work every day so that's not the point(well, maybe a little). Interacting with interesting people is my motivating force. A big camera conveys an air of knowledge and authority. We must respect that inadvertent responsibility.

Thanks, and yes, I did get my money's worth out of the bike and I've just started. I'm sorry I can't get it in the luggage to Crested Butte this week.

No.
The sand near the water is as smooth and seemingly as solid as perfectly level pavement.
The sand nearer the dunes is dry and simply impossible to traverse with a bike.
the water is to be avoided because sea water is hard on bikes and DSLR's.

The only impediment to effective pedaling is the constant distraction from teenagers wanting to give me beer and ride. :shock:

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